Chipotle Lime Pico de Gallo

There is nothing like coming home from the Farmer’s Market with a basket full of fresh vegetables and herbs especially right before Cinco de Mayo! Its one of my favorite times in our RV galley. Like an artist with a new art set, I love to set my palette of beautifully colored fresh ingredients and create a culinary masterpiece. One of them is my Chipotle Lime Pico de Gallo.

Oh, and really, you don’t have to wait for the Farmer’s Market…just please, get your produce in the organic section of your grocer.

Take your lime and roll it firmly on the counter with the palm of your hand to make it squishy without splitting it. This activates the essential oils from the rind and makes it easier to squeeze the juice out. Once its squishy enough, you want to zest most of the rind into the tomato mixture. After, halve the lime and squeeze as much juice that will extract (no seeds please!).

Toss a few dashes of Salt and Pepper along with your level of comfort Chili Powder (Some like it not, hot or hotter!).

Toss all of the above in a medium sized bowl with Apple Cider Vinegar and Olive or Avocado Oil.

OPTIONAL: For a bit more natural lime flavoring, I added 4 drops of Young Living Lime Vitality Essential Oil to your Pico de Gallo.

Refrigerate at least an hour.

Serve this colorful and spicy Pico de Gallo with Tortilla Chips, atop of salads, atop slices of fresh avocado, garnish Mexican dishes or um…..oh, just go ahead and eat it with a spoon. A side of sour cream sprinkled with fresh chives will help calm the heat. You can eat that with a spoon too! We’re not judging!